We remember this day the events of September 11th, 2001. I remember the moment when I realized the tragedy which was unfolding in New York. As I watched this morning some of the ceremony honoring those who died, those feeling came flooding back. Please keep those who died that day, with special intention, in your prayers.

There are many wonderful opportunities for our parish over the next couple of months. Alicia and I had our first “Episcopal Tailgating” for the Blue Hose this past Saturday. There are a couple of home games we will miss but we invite you to stop by, bring a chair and join us for a hotdog and fellowship if you are able. Just look for my red truck with the Episcopal church and PC flags.

This coming Sunday is PC Sunday. Our preacher will be Rachel Parsons-Wells. Following the service there will be a pot luck luncheon. This Sunday is set aside to celebrate the unique relationship we have with Presbyterian College for ministry. Make sure you are here as we give thanks for the faculty, staff and students.

This Friday at 4:00pm we will have a reception in the parish hall to give thanks for the life of Sharon Rexford. I hope you will come and join Joel as we give thanks for Sharon and the ministry she shared with All Saints.

Please keep up with all the upcoming events this month. I want to tell about a new event which will take place on PC’s campus on Thursday, 9/21. All Saints and Canterbury will begin a Film and Theology series. We will be watching movies and then spend time discussing theological themes. The first movie will be “Cool Hand Luke”. Please watch your Newsbytes updates about the time and place. Dean Thompson and I will be leading these events.

GARDEN SONG: will be held on Sunday, September 17th in theFerguson Meditation Garden at Laurens County Memorial Hospital at 6:00 pm. This year they celebrate and honor Harriette Ramage, founder of the Ferguson Meditation Garden. This event features the best voices and musical talent in and around Laurens County followed by fellowship and hors d’oeuvres in the Garden. This year’s featured performers include: Dr. Russell Dean, vocalist; Amy and Bob Link, vocalists; Diane Pickens, pianist; Jonathan Butler, flutist; Peter Moore, violinist; J.C. Fore, vocalist; and “We Are”, a gospel quartet; as well as others. Tickets are $12.50 and may be purchased from a Ferguson Garden Board member or at the gate the night of the event. The proceeds from the Garden Song fund the maintenance of the Garden. For tickets and more information, please contact Bill Cooper at 969-2707. In case of rain, Garden Song will be held in Rasor Chapel, Martha Franks Retirement Center.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH OFFERING is taken up at the close of the service on the first Sunday of each month. The September offering will benefit Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic.

UNITED MINISTRIES FOOD BASKETS: Nonperishable food will be received at the church at any time. This food will be presented at the altar on the second Sunday of each month. Please remember to bring nonperishable foods to fill the baskets!

SINGING ROOSTER FAIR-TRADE COFFEE FROM HAITI is available through the church as a way of supporting our diocesan mission in Cange. An order sheet is placed in the church and in the parish hall. Buy some for yourself—and some to give as gifts! All proceeds go to the farmers who grow the coffee in Haiti.

GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERSare always available upon request. Let the priest know before the service or at the communion rail.